PBIS
(Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports)

Dodgeland PBIS Team

Dear Student and Guardians:

Dodgeland Middle/High School is starting the 2010-2011 school year taking a positive approach to improving student behavior by implementing a system called PBIS.  PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) is a research-based, school-wide systems approach to improve school climate and create safer and more effective schools.  The process focuses on improving a school’s ability to teach expectations and support positive behavior for all students.

Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe, and Choose Wisely.  These guidelines spell out exactly what is expected from the students at all times in the classroom, hallways, commons, bathrooms, buses, outdoors, and during emergencies (see behavior matrix on back).  When students arrive on the first day of school, they will be taught specifically how to act in each of these situations.

Teachers and staff will be continually encouraging students to display these appropriate behaviors by handing out D-House tickets when they see students demonstrating expected behaviors.  Student turn their tickets in to the office where they are put in a daily rewards drawing.  All tickets are put back into the drawing at the end of the week and two names are drawn on Fridays for a larger reward.

By focusing on the positive, and noticing and rewarding students when they meet expectations for good behavior, behavioral referrals for negative behaviors should decrease.  Fewer behavioral referrals will result in less detention time and more time in the classroom.  The more time students spend in the classroom, the more they learn.  There are still consequences to inappropriate behavior, but there is more discussion about better choices and an emphasis on proactive teaching.

Data on problem behavior is collected daily, enabling staff to look at the place, the time of day, and the circumstances that create the problem behavior.  Decisions are then made based on this data and individual plans are made for students who need more support.  Data will also show patterns of behavior, which will inform school staff what types of reinforcement lessons need to be taught.  The overall goal is to promote positive student behaviors and improve academic achievement.

We are looking forward to partnering with you to create the best learning environment for all

D-House Rules!

Expectations	Classroom	Hallways	Bathroom	Outdoors	Commons	Bus	Assemblies	Emergency
Be Respectful	*Listen to teacher *Listen to fellow students *Only “put-ups” No Put-downs *Wait your turn when others are speaking.	*Hands/feet off walls *Talking Voice *Smile to say hello *Keep hands to self (from friends and materials).	*Respect others’ privacy. *Quiet voices	*Enter and exit the building under the direction of supervisor *Be considerate of property and personal space of others *Take care of school property	*Talking voices in lunch lines and at tables *Use good manners *Keep hands and feet to yourself.	*Listen to driver *Speak quietly (Use indoor voice)	*Eyes/ears listening to the speaker *Hands/feet to yourself *Clap at appropriate times.	*Stay silent so all students can hear directions *Silent walking *Listen to directions.
Be Responsible	*Follow directions *Do your own best work *Worry about you *Arrive to class on time *Homework completed on time. *Clean up after yourself.	*Enter and close lockers/doors quietly *Stay in your space in front of your locker *Walk directly to your destination—No loitering.	*Finish in a timely manner-do your business and get out! *Use appropriate amounts of soap/paper towels *Throw paper towels in trash	*Dispose of trash properly *Return equipment to designated areas *Use designated areas appropriately	*Be responsible for your lunch card *Clean up all of your messes	*Keep backpacks closed *Take all items off the bus with you *Give lost/found items to driver *Be at bus stop on time *Be role models for younger children at the bus stop and on the bus.	*Sit correctly in bleachers *Raise hands to participate *Dismiss from seats when directed by staff.	*Silent *Follow all staff directions immediately.
Be Safe	*Always walk *Keep hands to self (from friends and materials) *Sit in assigned seat properly	*Hands and feet to self *Keep to the right. *Keep hallway passable.	*Stay off stall doors *Flush toilets and urinals.	*Be aware of your surroundings * Walk-don’t run *Stay in designated areas	*Walk-don’t run *Wait patiently in line and until dismissed. *Stay seated while eating	*Stay seated *Be SILENT at Railroad crossings *Keep hands/feet/objects to yourself *Walk on and off the bus *Wait your turn in line *No pushing in line	*Walk carefully on bleachers or gym floor *Use bleacher aisles and stairways.	*Eyes forward so you can follow appropriately *Keep hands to self *Walk – don’t run.
Choose Wisely	*Make good choices about when to speak and how you want to convey your message *Use time wisely *Be a good role model for others *Use technology appropriately	*Be near a friend that will make good choices with you *Gather all needed materials for 2 or more class periods at once	*Use the bathroom during designated times (passing period, before/after lunch, and before/after school)	*Dress for the weather *Model positive behavior *Be aware that school rules apply on school grounds	*Lunches should not be shared *Sit near friends that will make good choices with you	*Follow the bus rules *Sit near a friend that will make good choices with you	*Sit near a friend that will make good choices with you *Use the restroom before an assembly *Ask appropriate questions	*Demonstrate mature behaviors for safety of all.

For More Information Please Visit PBIS.ORG